Emulsifier Free Pear & Ginger Chutney
Warm, jammy,Warm pears, sharp ginger, and fragrant spices come together in a chutney that feels both rustic and a little bit special — the kind of condiment that makes a simple cheese board or roasted meat look like you really tried. Every ingredient here is whole and straightforward: fresh fruit, aromatics, apple cider vinegar, and maple syrup doing all the heavy lifting without a single additive in sight. That matters more than you might think, because store-bought chutneys and preserves often sneak in stabilizers or emulsifying agents to extend shelf life and improve texture. Here, the natural pectin in the pears does that job on its own as the mixture simmers down into something thick, glossy, and deeply flavorful. The optional thyme is a lovely finishing touch that adds an herby, almost savory note to balance the sweetness. It stores in the fridge for up to four days, which is honestly just enough time to find new things to put it on.
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8 servings
- 4 medium ripe pears (about 2 lb), peeled, cored, and cut into ½-inch dice
- 1 small yellow onion (about ¾ cup), finely diced
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup water
- ½ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground cardamom
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the diced pears, onion, fresh ginger, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, water, Ceylon cinnamon, cardamom, and salt in a medium saucepan. Stir to combine.
- 2
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, then reduce the heat to medium-low.
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